Jesus' healing mission reaches its climax in the events of the Paschal Mystery -- His passion, death and resurrection. That's why the season of Lent, the time when we prepare for the joy of Easter, is an appropriate time to reflect on the Lord's healing ministry. Every healing that Jesus accomplished during His earthly life was fundamentally oriented toward His final and definitive victory over sin and death. As a result, each healing episode...
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March 10, 2010
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March 10, 2010
Archbishop's AppointmentsArchbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointment: Deacon Edward R. Beirne, formerly on leave, is assigned to assist the pastor of St. Martin De Porres Parish, Hazelwood, effective March 18, 2010. |
 Msgr. John Borcic, Faithful Friar of the St. Louis Assembly #565 (right) presents Archbishop Robert J. Carlson with a plaque in gratitude for his support of the Knights of Columbus, his willingness to serve as Honorary Friar of the St. Louis Assembly and in recognition of being the honoree of the 4th Degree Exemplification Class of 2010 during a ceremony March6 at the St. Louis Airport Marriott in Bridgeton. There were 232 new 4th Degree Knights exemplified at the event.
March 10, 2010
Archbishop's CalendarHere is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson:
Saturday, March 13 8:45 a.m. 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Run, Downtown St. Louis 12 p.m. Honorary parade marshal, 41st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, downtown St. Louis
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March 3, 2010
By reason of her essential mission, the Church feels an obligation to go to the roots of that original wound of sin in order to bring healing (Pope John Paul II, "Reconciliation and Penance," 4). Last week I wrote about the soul-sickness that afflicts us all. I also described the cure that the Church offers us -- the Sacrament of Penance. Finally, I invited every Catholic in the Archdiocese of St. Louis to make this Lent a tim... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson celebrated Mass Feb. 28 at St. Rita Parish in Vinita Park. During the Mass the archbishop blessed and witnessed Mike and Laura Mueller’s renewal of wedding vows on their 29th anniversary of marriage in the Church.
March 3, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson: Saturday, March 6 11:15 a.m. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Exemplification; celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. Louis Airport Marriott, Bridgeton |
March 3, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Rev. Luis A. Mesa, formerly a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., has been incardinated (became a member of the presbyterate) of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He continues to serve with the Messengers of Peace at the mission Pacem in Terris in Colombia, South America. Rev. Msgr. Mark C. Ullrich, in... |
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February 24, 2010
In the Year for Priests, we should ponder the nature of this calling and those so called. What is the mind and heart of Our Lord as He gives us the shepherds He promises we shall ever have? What does He have in mind that they do for His lambs -- that they be for His sheep -- that they become for His flock? Why does He choose those individuals, rather than others? Does everyone He calls answer yes? Our questions are without limit. ... |
February 24, 2010
Many people consider an annulment to be the Catholic version of divorce. However, this is not the case. An annulment declares that a marriage never existed in the first place. The authors of "Annulment: 100 Questions and Answers for Catholics," Peter Vere and Jacqui Rapp, are canon lawyers who are able to offer detailed insight into how an annulment is processed and obtained. They are able to explain this with quotes from Can... |
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February 24, 2010
Saturday, Feb. 27 4 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish, South St. Louis
Sunday, Feb. 28 10 a.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass, St. Rita Parish, Vinita Park 5 p.m. Evening Prayer and dinner, Bellarmine House of Studies, St. Louis
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February 24, 2010
"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners" (Mark 2:17). Deep down inside we all know that something is not right with our world -- or with ourselves. War and crimes of violence continue to dominate our headlines. Misuse of the human body has become widespread: drug and alcohol abuse, the ever expanding traffic in pornography. Suicide, divorce and abortion con... |
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February 24, 2010
NEW YORK-- The documentary series "Who Do You Think You Are?" (NBC) follows celebrities as they explore their ancestry and discover various secrets hidden amid the family tree. In the pilot episode, airing Friday, March 5, 9-10 p.m., actress Sarah Jessica Parker learns that her forebears were involved in two of the most significant incidents in America's past: the 1849 California gold rush and the Salem witch trials that convulsed co... |
February 17, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson:
Saturday, Feb. 20 1:30 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Rite of Election Mass, Cathedral Basilica, Central West End 4:30 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass at Catholic Women for Christ Conference, America's Center, St. Louis
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February 16, 2010
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson has made the following appointments: Rev. Gary F. Meier, pastor of Sts. Teresa and Bridget Parish, St. Louis, is appointed Vicar Forane (Dean) of the North City Deanery, effective Feb.1, 2010, for a term of three years. Rev. Joseph E. Wormek, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Crystal City, is appointed Vicar Forane (Dean) of the Festus Deanery,... |
February 16, 2010
Every 3,000 miles or so, we change the oil in our car. There may not be any major problem with our engine. But slowly, over time, minor impurities have been building up. If we leave those impurities unattended, they will eventually result in major (and costly) problems. Every once in a while, we move the furniture and vacuum behind our couch. If we don't get to it one week, it's no big deal. If we don't get to it the next week, it's no... |
 Archbishop Robert J. Carlson visited Lucero Amelco of Carbondale, Ill during a tour Feb. 10 of the Dana Brown Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Baby Lucy was born on June 7, 2009, and weighed 1lb, 11 ozs. She is now 13 lbs., 4 oz., and thriving. She was held by NICU nurse Pam Dennis, RN.
February 12, 2010
Here is the weekly schedule for Archbishop Robert J. Carlson:Saturday, Feb. 13 Retreat for potential seminarians, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Shrewsbury Sunday, Feb. 14 8 a.m. Retreat for potential seminarians, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, Shrewsbury 4:30 p.m. Evening Prayer and Benediction, Closing of Forty Hours of... |
February 12, 2010
We are an immigrant Church, a pilgrim people on a journey of faith, hope and love. We are fellow travelers on the way to our heavenly home. As members of Christ's body, we are an exceptionally diverse group of people who are called to unity in Christ (Jn 11:52). Unity in diversity is the vision that we bishops of the United States proclaimed in "Welcoming the Stranger Among Us: Unity in Diversity" (WS), which was publ... |
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February 12, 2010
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Today I wish to speak of the great contribution made by St. Dominic to the renewal of the Church in the Middle Ages. As a priest of the Spanish diocese of Osma, he was sent on missions throughout Europe, which drew his attention to the need for sound and zealous preachers to bring the Gospel to the people. He was entrusted with the task of refuting the heresy of the Albigensians, who denied the incarnat... |
 Students Lindsay Dames of Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School (left), Nicolas De Asis of Gateway Academy and Jenna Dooling of Visitation Academy bring the gifts to Archbishop Robert J. Carlson during a Mass for Region 3 schools ay St. Joseph School in Manchester.
February 4, 2010
Wednesday, Feb. 10 9:30 a.m. Meeting with the Vicars General, Catholic Center, Central West End 11:30 a.m. Tour and lunch at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, St. Louis 3 p.m. Interview with EWTN's "Faith & Culture" program, Cardinal Rigali Center, Shrewsbury 7:30 p.m. Celebrant and homilist for Mass of Confirmation, Sacred Heart Parish, Valley Park Thursda... |
